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Re: The Open

Post by LoveCurryPies » Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:22 pm

joey13 wrote:No he’s arrogant,remember when he was in with a chance of winning an Open and had a poor final round ,when interviewed after said “who cares it’s only the open and I’ve got enough money “ , after that I thought I hope you never win it now you arrogant tosser
Sounds like the words of a hugely disappointed golfer.

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Re: The Open

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:35 pm

Come on Fleetwood !

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Re: The Open

Post by FactualFrank » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:13 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Come on Fleetwood !
Rachel's (Brown) fella, Ian Finnis caddies for him.

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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:52 pm

4 Englishman in the top 8,but can any of them claim the Claret Jug.

Today's the day to put a score on the board,tomorrow's to be wind and rain aplenty.

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Re: The Open

Post by joey13 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:37 pm

LoveCurryPies wrote:Sounds like the words of a hugely disappointed golfer.
As usual you know best :roll:

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Re: The Open

Post by Hibsclaret » Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:11 pm

Absolute imperious performance by Lowry. You can’t fail to see someone at total ease with a golf course.

It’s one thing having the experience of a course but it’s quite another to make it look so simple under that pressure. Very impressive.

It’s just a shame I haven’t backed him. He looked the real deal a few years ago but fell away for a while. Perhaps the Open in Ireland was just the job to bring out the potential.

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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:15 pm

Lowry the matchstick man to catch,what a round.

Could still be plenty of twists and turns tomorrow,especially if the weather forecast is correct.

Lots of sub-par rounds today in the calm,i think Shane would snap your hand off for a 71 on Sunday,anything near par golf will likely see him holding the Claret Jug aloft tomorrow evening.

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Re: The Open

Post by exilecanada » Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:28 pm

It’s difficult to describe Lowry’s performance today other than brilliant! Tee to green he was, for the most part, spot on. The golfers best friend……the putter………was working well! From the post round interview I saw, he appeared to have a hyper personality, that may work against him in the final round. I can only wish him good luck, I’d love to see him seal the deal.

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Re: The Open

Post by Quickenthetempo » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:32 pm

Tough start for Lowry and Fleetwood, both dropping a shot so far.

Tommy has had big chances but his putting has let him down.

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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:57 pm

Lowry 5 clear now after 5 holes he'd have certainly taken that when teeing-off,unless either or both of these collapse,i can't see the chasers having an impact.

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Re: The Open

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:59 pm

Could end up being a bit disappointing today. Think the lead will be too big with the way he's playing and the weather making it tough for the people chasing.

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Re: The Open

Post by Spijed » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:08 pm

Shows how difficult links golf is in comparison the the Masters in that players such as Bubba Watson have absolutely no chance of winning over here.

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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:16 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Could end up being a bit disappointing today. Think the lead will be too big with the way he's playing and the weather making it tough for the people chasing.
ATM you'd say that,but one bad tee shot and it could all change in a flash,Fleetwood has to apply more pressure though.

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Re: The Open

Post by Bosscat » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:38 pm

Cracking bit of weather they're having in Portrush :(

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Re: The Open

Post by exilecanada » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:43 pm

Bosscat wrote:Cracking bit of weather they're having in Portrush :(


Perfect weather for The Open :D
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Re: The Open

Post by Blyclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:03 pm

Come on Shane Lowry

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Re: The Open

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:21 pm

exilecanada wrote:Perfect weather for The Open :D
Proper Links stuff.
Sort these 'Fair-Weather' Yanks out. :lol:
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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:51 pm

4 ahead with 6 to play,this is not over yet.

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Re: The Open

Post by exilecanada » Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:00 pm

Lowry's fortunate no ones putting pressure on him. Looks like the only player who'll beat Lowry, is Lowry.

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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:04 pm

Yes Fleetwood's missed some short putts today,a couple of those dropping and it really would be tense.

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Re: The Open

Post by Blyclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:25 pm

5 ahead with 4 to play.
Come on Shane.

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Re: The Open

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:36 pm

Be a few pints of the black stuff supped tonight.
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Re: The Open

Post by Blyclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:40 pm

County Offaly will close down after this

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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 5:59 pm

One things for sure Northern Ireland won't have to wait 68 years for their next Open Championship.the atmosphere has been phenomenal this week.
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Re: The Open

Post by Spijed » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:07 pm

Can I ask those who know a thing or two about golf, is it ever possible for players like Lowry to win tournaments such as the Masters, or do you need to be a massive hitter AND be good at course management to have any chance of winning all four majors?

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Re: The Open

Post by Blyclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:16 pm

My god what a result. His life is changed forever.

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Re: The Open

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:24 pm

Spijed wrote:Can I ask those who know a thing or two about golf, is it ever possible for players like Lowry to win tournaments such as the Masters, or do you need to be a massive hitter AND be good at course management to have any chance of winning all four majors?
Jordan Spieth has a great record at Augusta and he isn't a massive hitter by any means. Obviously at some courses being a big hitter is a big help, but I think if you have a good all round game and you have a good 4 days you can win anywhere.

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Re: The Open

Post by claretnproud » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:51 pm

there are blokes who can hit the ball 430 yards plus who dont get a sniff in pro golf. Certain events favour longer hitters in general. Even on a course thats less than 7000 yards the big hitters are favoured as they may approach with a wedge instead of a 7 iron, however the big hitters like dj and koepka, woods etc all have something in common. Exquisite short games. Drives for show and putts for dough.

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Re: The Open

Post by claretnproud » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:52 pm

koepka should have been leader or joint leader after 54 holes this weekend but his putting was well off the mark.

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Re: The Open

Post by Blyclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:56 pm

Its nice to see a normal type guy winning
And smiling and joking with his caddy.
Unlike the robots that usually win.
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Re: The Open

Post by Spijed » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:59 pm

claretnproud wrote:there are blokes who can hit the ball 430 yards plus who dont get a sniff in pro golf. Certain events favour longer hitters in general. Even on a course thats less than 7000 yards the big hitters are favoured as they may approach with a wedge instead of a 7 iron, however the big hitters like dj and koepka, woods etc all have something in common. Exquisite short games. Drives for show and putts for dough.
Looking at his record (wikipedia) it does seem a player like Bubba Watson can neutralise a course like August because he is a long hitter but has been woeful at links golf.

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Re: The Open

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:06 pm

Spijed wrote:Looking at his record (wikipedia) it does seem a player like Bubba Watson can neutralise a course like August because he is a long hitter but has been woeful at links golf.
As Koepka showed this week though you can hit it as far as you like but if you don't hole any putts you'll get nowhere. That's why it's such a frustrating game to play!

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Re: The Open

Post by Spijed » Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:11 pm

jrgbfc wrote:As Koepka showed this week though you can hit it as far as you like but if you don't hole any putts you'll get nowhere. That's why it's such a frustrating game to play!
Aren't the greens at Augusta meant to be quite difficult as well?

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Re: The Open

Post by jdrobbo » Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:15 pm

What a performance!!

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Re: The Open

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jul 21, 2019 7:15 pm

Spijed wrote:Aren't the greens at Augusta meant to be quite difficult as well?
Yeah you need to be able to putt well to win at Augusta. I think that's why someone like Spieth has such a good record there. Lightening fast greens and lots of slopes/contours that aren't that obvious when watching on TV.
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Re: The Open

Post by Hibsclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:16 pm

Bubba has done well at Augusta where his distance helps but you certainly need to putt well. I think the issue at the Open is that you have to hit more low shots and need to better understand how to shape the ball around the contours of a links course. Then there’s the weather like today along with some of the Americans not giving themselves time to acclimatise. It’s interesting that a lot of the top finishers played a similar course over here the other week whereas others just turn up on a plane and try to master a links. I think Bubba is one of those...

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Re: The Open

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:20 pm

Blyclaret wrote:Its nice to see a normal type guy winning
And smiling and joking with his caddy.
Unlike the robots that usually win.
And coming second to,Fleetwood seems a down to earth guy.

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Re: The Open

Post by FactualFrank » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:22 pm

Steve1956 wrote:And coming second to,Fleetwood seems a down to earth guy.
Earning a packet too. Ian (caddy) and Rachel have just bought a new house - big.
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Re: The Open

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:22 pm

Hibsclaret wrote:Bubba has done well at Augusta where his distance helps but you certainly need to putt well. I think the issue at the Open is that you have to hit more low shots and need to better understand how to shape the ball around the contours of a links course. Then there’s the weather like today along with some of the Americans not giving themselves time to acclimatise. It’s interesting that a lot of the top finishers played a similar course over here the other week whereas others just turn up on a plane and try to master a links. I think Bubba is one of those...
Which kinda proves my point you just cant turn up and expect to win HB.! ;)

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Re: The Open

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:25 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Earning a packet too. Ian (caddy) and Rachel have just bought a new house - big.
Westwood's caddy was his girlfriend a fitness instructor who knows nothing about golf,think that might have been his downfall this week a good caddy is worth his weight in gold,he was playing well but had no advice. :o

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Re: The Open

Post by FactualFrank » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:26 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Westwood's caddy was his girlfriend a fitness instructor who knows nothing about golf,think that might have been his downfall this week a good caddy is worth his weight in gold,he was playing well but had no advice. :o
Nick Faldo did alright too. I must admit, I always preferred Fanny.
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Re: The Open

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:29 pm

Fanny was a good golfer in her own right,Westwood's caddy is just his bed fluff. :D

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Re: The Open

Post by Hibsclaret » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:40 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Which kinda proves my point you just cant turn up and expect to win HB.! ;)
Rory has won the Open...and tried to win the Masters after about 2 solid months of play in similar tournaments leading up to it without winning it... So as usual you miss the point. Rory is so naturally gifted on links courses he doesn’t need as much practice as the likes of Bubba who basically plays a links course once a year. Rory was shooting 61 at Portrush when he was 16.

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Re: The Open

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:48 pm

Hibsclaret wrote:Rory has won the Open...and tried to win the Masters after about 2 solid months of play in similar tournaments leading up to it without winning it... So as usual you miss the point. Rory is so naturally gifted on links courses he doesn’t need as much practice as the likes of Bubba who basically plays a links course once a year. Rory was shooting 61 at Portrush when he was 16.
All well and good pity he didn't shoot 61 at Portrush this week!

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Re: The Open

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:01 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Westwood's caddy was his girlfriend a fitness instructor who knows nothing about golf,think that might have been his downfall this week a good caddy is worth his weight in gold,he was playing well but had no advice. :o
Tbf at this stage in his career Westwood was probably just playing for fun, rather than seriously thinking about winning.

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Re: The Open

Post by Steve1956 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:10 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Tbf at this stage in his career Westwood was probably just playing for fun, rather than seriously thinking about winning.
Never won a Major,and not trying when he was well placed I don't think so mate.

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Re: The Open

Post by CrosspoolClarets » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:17 pm

Great to see Lowry make up for throwing a 4 shot 54 hole lead in the 2016 (?) US Open. Solid as a rock apart from a brief wobble. Most of the rest reverted to type, including Westie missing numerous short putts. A bit surprised by Fleetwood who was spraying it around a lot.

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Re: The Open

Post by TVC15 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:20 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Tbf at this stage in his career Westwood was probably just playing for fun, rather than seriously thinking about winning.
It’s not just football you talk bollo-cks about then

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Re: The Open

Post by tiger76 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:25 pm

CrosspoolClarets wrote:Great to see Lowry make up for throwing a 4 shot 54 hole lead in the 2016 (?) US Open. Solid as a rock apart from a brief wobble. Most of the rest reverted to type, including Westie missing numerous short putts. A bit surprised by Fleetwood who was spraying it around a lot.
Lowry a deserved winner,be interesting if he pushes on and claims more majors now,i can't be certain but i got the impression Fleetwood was going for broke,hence the double bogey on the 14th,he knew he had to chase birdies,and when you're taking risks,you're more likely to make mistakes,he did overshoot a couple of greens today,but he wasn't the only player,the conditions were tough.

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Re: The Open

Post by jrgbfc » Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:50 pm

Steve1956 wrote:Never won a Major,and not trying when he was well placed I don't think so mate.
Westwood has barely played all season, do you honestly think he was seriously thinking about winning when he rocked up this week with his missus on the bag?

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